Talanoa'We cannot ignore it' - Samoan PM acknowledges influence of overseas SamoansSamoan PM Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says the Samoan diaspora cannot be ignored.23 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland boatie's death leaves family 'heartbroken'Tēvita Moeakiola was a loving father of four, his eldest son said.20 Jun 01:04 AM
New ZealandAussie foreign minister putting ours 'to shame' with Solomons trip - ActThree weeks into the job Penny Wong has already visited more countries than Mahuta.15 Jun 04:40 AM
New ZealandSāmoa PM says 'no plans' with China over militarisationSāmoa Prime Minister's first official bilateral overseas trip since elected PM last year.14 Jun 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChina, NZ and the Pacific: 'Be careful how you swim in the shark pool'Helen Clark, John McKinnon and James Clad on finding a course between superpowers.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsAus-NZ like 'family', but win on 501s remains elusiveJacinda Ardern and Anthony Albanese keen to turn over a new leaf in transtasman relations.10 Jun 04:36 AM
PoliticsWatch: 501 deportations to continue, despite Ardern's 'forceful' feedback"Australia has gone out of the naughty corner": Albanese strikes a happy note with Ardern.10 Jun 02:49 AM
Politics'Power in the collective': Ardern says Pacific nations must stick togetherBest way to rebuff China's advances is by working collectively, Jacinda Ardern says.09 Jun 11:46 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: The problem of 'blindly following' the US against ChinaOPINION: NZ may have jumped off its foreign policy tightrope act between China and US.09 Jun 08:38 AM
PoliticsPacific tensions: NZ leaders call for less 'patronising' approach to island nationsDefence Minister visiting Singapore ahead of Samoa PM's visit, amid concerns over China.07 Jun 04:17 AM
PoliticsWatch: Ardern to meet new Aussie PM, 501 policy on agendaJacinda Ardern will have dinner with Anthony Albanese on Thursday.07 Jun 04:10 AM
TalanoaNiuean Knight: From humble beginnings to knighthoodSir Collin Tukuitonga becomes a Knight for his services to Pacific and public health.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsSamoa PM plans visit as Pacific tensions heat upLeader of Samoa expected to visit NZ soon, in atmosphere of growing debate about China.02 Jun 10:37 PM
World'Smearing and demonising': China hits out at NZ after Ardern and Biden meetingState media, foreign ministry and ambassador warn not to take China for granted.02 Jun 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsBudget 2022: $75m for Pacific debt crises - but more may be neededNew Zealand will put up $75m to help Pacific Islands ward off debt crises.01 Jun 06:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhy China is miles ahead in a Pacific race for influenceNew York Times: Across the Pacific, Beijing's imprint is unmistakable.01 Jun 12:06 AM
New ZealandPM's White House talks get small win on trade, China, PacificThe White House meeting went for almost 90 minutes instead of the expected 45 minutes.31 May 09:49 PM
OpinionBrooke van Velden: China filling void NZ is leaving in Pacific regionThe Government needs to get Mahuta on the road post haste to repair neighbourly relations.31 May 05:24 PM
New Zealand'China is not going anywhere': Questions over NZ's Pacific relations'China is not going anywhere, and China-Pacific relations are only getting stronger.'31 May 07:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Nanaia Mahuta appears to be in catch-up modeOPINION: Border closure is a legitimate reason not to have travelled.31 May 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Jones: There's a dragon in my PacificOPINION: Foreign Affairs Minister caught dragon the chain on relations in the Pacific.30 May 05:00 PM
WorldChina falls short on big Pacific deal but finds smaller winsChina fell short on a bold plan to have 10 Pacific nations endorse sweeping new agreement.30 May 07:12 AM
Talanoa'I thought I was fluent...but it did not match the fluency here in Samoa'Upolu Pouono grew up as a Westie but decided in her 30s to move her life to Samoa.29 May 05:00 PM
WorldChina's foreign minister visits Samoa to deepen Pacific tiesWang Yi met with Samoa's leaders.28 May 09:15 AM
PoliticsChina crisis: Pacific partners 'neglected' by NZChorus of concern as China's foreign minister Wang Yi touches down in Solomon Islands.26 May 06:12 PM
New ZealandQuestions over NZ's 'broken' relationship amid China-Pacific dealAus, NZ remain largest donors to the region, indicating other issues at play.26 May 01:35 AM
New ZealandChina dangles Pacific pact - with stringsDocuments show China is seeking a big Pacific deal.25 May 10:15 PM
WorldChina wants 10 Pacific nations to endorse sweeping security agreementThe sweeping agreement covers everything from security to fisheries.25 May 09:11 AM
New ZealandMahuta meets Solomons counterpart virtually over China pactShe says she was assured the 'agreement would not lead to a Chinese military base'.25 May 01:58 AM
TravelDanish adventurer fights his way into New Zealand as part of world-first tripThe Dane will enter New Zealand as a cargo ship passenger.23 May 11:54 PM
TalanoaDeadly Tongan volcano unlikely to erupt in near futureThe eruption last year generated forces 500 times bigger than the Hiroshima atomic bomb.23 May 08:50 PM
WorldScott Morrison defends his record as Australian PM despite election lossThe outgoing PM struck a a proud and defiant tone in his concession speech.22 May 04:00 AM
WorldAustralia's next PM: Who is Anthony Albanese?Anthony Albanese is a politician moulded by his humble start in life.22 May 02:00 AM
PoliticsLive: Finance Minister pitches Budget to business leaders"Scramble" to keep ahead of challenges, but recession not imminent, economist says.20 May 02:35 AM